Variations of the lymphatic-venous communications in the human left supraclavicular fossa
Abstract : importance of lymphaticovenous communications

Morphological study of the human acetabulum: biometry
Abstract: The anatomic study of the acetabulum is made to help the resolution of the mechanical loss problem of the cotyle in the total replacement of the hip.

Congenital pouch colon in female subjects
Over a period of 5-year (May 2000 to April 2005) 29 patients of congenital pouch colon (CPC) were managed by single pediatric surgeon in the Department of Pediatric Surgery of a tertiary hospital.

Anatomy of the Spinal Accessory Nerve Plexus: Relevance to Head and Neck Cancer and Atherosclerosis
This review discusses the anatomy and blood supply of spinal accessory nerve plexus in head and neck cancer and atherosclerosis.

Further phenotypic delineation of subtelomeric (terminal) 4q deletion with emphasis on intracranial and reproductive anatomy
The paper described selected morphological and developmental features associated with subtelomeric deletion at chromosome 4q

Microsurgical anatomy of the posterior circulation
The aim and objective of the authors was to examine and document the microsurgical anatomy of the posterior circulation in a group of Indian cadavers.

Directed case study method for teaching human anatomy and physiology
A directed method of case analysis is described that helps students deepen and solidify their understanding of anatomical and physiological facts, concepts, and principles.

Scar-free surgery? Human anatomy provides opening, doctors say
4-year-old boy lay on an operating table here a few weeks ago with a tumor that had eaten into his brain and the base of his skull.

DAF most helpful for stutterers with atypical auditory anatomy
Researchers have identified a subset of stutterers that may benefit most from delayed auditory feedback

Novel imaging technique shows abnormal brain anatomy in children with ADHD
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) display anatomical brain abnormalities beyond chemical imbalance, according to research

First high-flex knee replacement implant shaped specifically to fit woman's anatomy
Orthopedic surgeons at Rush are co-developers of implant that focuses on shape, not size

Interstitial cells of Cajal in the urethra
In this review we will consider some of the precise mechanisms involved in the generation of pacemaker activity and discuss how these are modulated by excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters.

Abdominal fat linked to higher death rate in men, new study shows
A new study by Queen's University researchers shows for the first time that visceral fat in the abdomen is directly associated with a higher risk of mortality in men.

Moderate Physical Activity is Critical for Reducing the Risk of Chronic Disease in Older Women
Exercise melts intra-abdominal fat, a hidden risk for cancer, heart disease, diabetes.

Exercise Important in Reducing Size of Abdominal Fat Cells, Research Shows
Reducing the size of abdominal fat cells – which are a risk factor for diabetes and heart disease – takes more than cutting calories, according to new research from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.

Stress May Cause Excess Abdominal Fat In Otherwise Slender Women, Study Conducted At Yale Shows
Non-overweight women who are vulnerable to the effects of stress are more likely to have excess abdominal fat, and have higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol, a study suggests.

Location of body fat associated with cardiovascular risk even at normal body weight
The distribution of body fat in older men and women is associated with metabolic syndrome, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and diabetes, even in normal weight individuals...

A bulging midriff roughly doubles women's chances of gallstone surgery
A bulging midriff almost doubles a woman's chances of developing gallstones and the need for surgery to remove them, finds an extensive study...

Waist Size Linked To Diabetes Risk In Adult Men
The circumference of a man's waist is a better predictor of his risk of developing type 2 diabetes than his body mass index (BMI), which is a weight-to-height ratio, or waist-to-hip ratio alone.

Waist-hip Ratio Should Replace Body Mass Index As Indicator Of Mortality Risk In Older People
Older people with high waist-hip ratios (WHRs) have a higher mortality risk than those with a high body mass index, or BMI, a new study reveals.